Excellent
#199 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
Bentworth EL Ctr
Elementary School · Bentworth Sd · Bentleyville, PA
A Bentworth Sd elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Bearcat Dr, Bentleyville, PA 15314
- Math 53% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bentworth EL Ctr score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bentworth EL Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average258/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentleyville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,895
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$621/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bentworth Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentworth EL Ctr is listed in Bentworth SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentworth EL Ctr
Bentworth EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Bentleyville, PA, part of Bentworth Sd, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bentworth EL Ctr
What grades does Bentworth EL Ctr serve?
Bentworth EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bentworth EL Ctr?
Bentworth EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentworth EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentworth EL Ctr is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentworth EL Ctr rank in PA?
Bentworth EL Ctr ranks #199 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bentworth EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentworth EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bentworth EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentworth EL Ctr has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bentworth EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Bentworth EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentworth EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Bentworth EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentworth EL Ctr?
99.2% of students at Bentworth EL Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (724) 239-3606
- Area population (ZIP 15314)
- 3,490
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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